10 Most Underrated Songs (On Classic Albums)

There's no right way of defining a classic album. Throughout each decade, records have come to the forefront that have such an overarching presence to them that they almost feel as much a part of life as the air that you breathe. Though these records have a strong lineup of amazing songs, some tunes tend to go unnoticed by the masses.

All of these records have gotten their just due as amazing works of art, but these songs have not risen to legendary status like the others on the track listing. This might come down to not being released as singles, bad timing, or even the band not taking kindly to the track, but those arguments seem to fall away once you listen to the track on its own.

These songs could have been career-defining hits for other artists, but they seem to be left out to dry because of the other fantastic tracks standing next to them. They may not be as awe-inspiring as their brethren, but they certainly deserve to be talked about more than they are. It's time to give these tracks their just due as some of the greatest work these bands have ever done. They may not look like much now, but you'll change your mind once you hear them in context.

Anyone who likes a bit more flair in their rock and roll owes Aerosmith a debt of gratitude for writing Toys in the Attic. The album is stuffed with rock hits like "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way," both of which saw the blues rock of the day be injected with a heavy dose of rhythm courtesy of funk and R&B.

While even non-singles like the title track and the beautiful closer "You See Me Crying" get talked up as the greatest tracks from this band, "Uncle Salty" is one of the album's most down and dirty moments. The song is as tuneful as the rest of the record, but the actual guitar line is much more charismatic than most lead singers could be.

Coming after the sheer force of the title track, this song is a twisted little tale about a woman who becomes a prostitute after being neglected by her family. Steven Tyler's pained vocals on this song capture both the grit of the subject and the inner turmoil of the song's victim.

With its slow tempo and seedy groove, this is a song that definitely warrants multiple listens to get all the gory details. It may not be the most pleasant affair, but there's a sunny day waiting at the end of the night.